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- DictionaryGes·ture/ˈjesCHər/
noun
- 1. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning: "Alex made a gesture of apology"
verb
- 1. make a gesture: "she gestured meaningfully with the pistol"
3 days ago · 1. a movement, or movements collectively, of the body, or of part of the body, to express or emphasize ideas, emotions, etc. 2. anything said or done to convey a state of mind, intention, etc.; often, something said or done merely for effect or as a formality. a gesture of sympathy.
noun. /ˈdʒestʃə (r)/ /ˈdʒestʃər/ [countable, uncountable] a movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning. He made a rude gesture at the driver of the other car. She finished what she had to say with a gesture of despair. They communicated entirely by gesture. Culture gestures. Extra Examples.
Definitions of gesture. noun. motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling. see more. noun. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals. synonyms: motion. see more. noun. something done as an indication of intention. “a political gesture ” “a gesture of defiance”
something you do to show people how you feel about a person or situation: It would be a nice gesture to invite her to dinner. gesture. verb [ I ] uk / ˈdʒestʃə r/ us. to point at something or express something using your hand, arm, or head: He gestured towards the window.
a particular movement of the body, typically the fingers or hand, used to control or interact with a digital device (often used attributively): a gesture command; Use a two-finger pinching gesture on your touchscreen to zoom in or out.
/ˈdʒestʃər/ [intransitive, transitive] Verb Forms. to move your hands, head, face, etc. as a way of expressing what you mean or want. + adv./prep. ‘I see you read a lot,’ he said, gesturing at the wall of books. gesture to somebody (to do something) He gestured to the guards and they withdrew.
noun. /ˈdʒɛstʃər/ , /ˈdʒɛʃtʃər/ [countable, uncountable] a movement that you make with your hands, your head, or your face to show a particular meaning He made a rude gesture at the driver of the other car. She finished what she had to say with a gesture of despair. They communicated entirely by gesture. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
